Wex Corporate Payments - Portland, ME

posted 5 months ago

Full-time - Manager
Portland, ME
5,001-10,000 employees
Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles

About the position

The Manager, Database Administration is responsible for overseeing all aspects of database administration globally at WEX. This role is pivotal in building and maintaining a mature ITIL-based approach to database administration, ensuring that the organization leverages technology effectively to advance both corporate and departmental goals. The manager will maintain supported hardware and software levels across the enterprise and implement new technology in alignment with the Enterprise and Infrastructure Architecture. Additionally, the role involves developing, implementing, and maintaining legal and regulatory compliance processes and procedures, ensuring that the Data Center technology aligns with Business Continuity requirements. In this position, the manager will drive complex and innovative technology projects while managing all aspects of the engineering staff. This includes promoting individual fulfillment, teamwork, and respect among team members. The manager will also develop key partnerships across the organization, gaining sufficient knowledge of the business environment and goals to facilitate the development and maintenance of cross-functional solutions that enable service consumers. Budget management and timely payment of invoices are also critical responsibilities, along with managing the hardware and software renewal process to ensure adequate time for competitive bidding. The manager will be responsible for creating work plans for Database Administration personnel, which includes prioritization and resource planning, tracking and monitoring of projects, and ensuring deadlines are met, including those managed externally by third parties. Collaboration with the Product Development team, Quality Assurance team, and other company units and external suppliers/consultants is essential to optimize delivery efficiency and ensure a solid, high-performance, cost-effective, and reliable database platform. Furthermore, the manager will oversee database personnel administration, including performance reviews, salary administration, professional development, and hiring and firing processes. The role also entails the development and enforcement of corporate policies and procedures, including standards for maintenance and support, project management, performance management, and compliance with security and legal/statutory requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain a mature ITIL based approach to database administration.
  • Leverage technology to advance corporate and departmental goals.
  • Maintain supported hardware and software levels across the enterprise.
  • Implement new technology in alignment with Enterprise and Infrastructure Architecture.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain legal and regulatory compliance processes and procedures.
  • Ensure alignment of Data Center technology with Business Continuity requirements.
  • Drive complex and innovative technology projects.
  • Manage all aspects of engineering staff promoting individual fulfillment, teamwork, and respect for others.
  • Develop key partnerships across the organization.
  • Develop knowledge of the business environment and goals to facilitate cross-functional solutions.
  • Manage budget and timely payment of invoices.
  • Manage hardware and software renewal process ensuring adequate time for competitive bid process.
  • Create work plans for Database Administration personnel including prioritization and resource planning.
  • Track and monitor projects ensuring deadlines are met.
  • Collaborate with Product Development, Quality Assurance, and external suppliers to optimize delivery efficiency.
  • Oversee database personnel administration including performance reviews and salary administration.
  • Develop and enforce corporate policies and procedures.

Requirements

  • A minimum of 5 years of related experience.
  • A minimum of 2-3 years of leadership experience.
  • Strong technical expertise with SQL Server database administration, HADR architecture including Always On Availability Groups.
  • Experience with managing SQL Server databases in Microsoft Azure IaaS and PaaS.
  • Experience managing people, directing team functions, and leading projects/programs to success.
  • Analytical ability, strong judgment, problem-solving skills, and effective human relations skills to work cross-functionally across the Enterprise.
  • Ability to function in a complex environment through multi-tasking and establishing and communicating priorities.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills; capable of writing proposals, acting as a vendor liaison, and making presentations.
  • Strong listening and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to solve problems quickly.

Nice-to-haves

  • Postgraduate coursework in Computer Science or Business Administration is a plus.
  • Agile ways of working (Kanban, Scrum).
  • Experience with and knowledge of SSRS, SSIS, Azure Data Factory.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Paid time off
  • Health savings account
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Quarterly or annual bonus based on role and applicable plan.
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